Service Maintenance Supervisor - Cemetery

Job Summary

Assists with the supervision of service maintenance workers in the maintenance of municipal cemeteries. Working supervision to include removal of litter, mowing, weed eating, blowing and other maintenance requirements. Ensures proper loading/unloading and maintenance of tools and equipment. Ensure proper placement of traffic control devices when needed. Maintains daily activity reports and other records.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Maintenance of municipal cemeteries to include trash removal, mowing, weed eating and blowing
• Daily inspection of equipment and tools at the both the beginning and ending of the work day and reporting any deficiencies for repair
• Loading and unloading of tools and equipment at the beginning and ending of the workday including safely securing tools and equipment during transit and proper storage when not in use
• Ensures that the work zone is safe and all safety measures are in place to include traffic control
• Supervisory duties including providing guidance and direction of tasks to the service maintenance workers within the division and maintaining daily activity logs and other reports

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

• Education/Training High School Diploma or GED
• Experience Prior experience working in lawn care
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Licenses or Certifications Required Possession of a valid drivers license from state of residence

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of this position:

• Knowledge of: Operation and preventative maintenance of lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers and other grounds keeping equipment Supervisory practices needed to keep work running efficiently Work zone safety
• Ability to: Keep notes on daily activities and assignments Operate a two way radio Follow instructions without immediate supervision in order to carry out assigned tasks Work after hours and weekends as requested/scheduled

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work will primarily be in an outdoor setting with exposure to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather conditions.

Physical Demands: [See accompanying page for details](https://phenixcityal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Service-Maintenance-Supervisor-Job-Description-061025.pdf)

Key Working Relationship: Cemetery Supervisor, Assistant Director of Engineering, Service Maintenance Workers of Cemetery Maintenance

How to Apply

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employees department head.) Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department: 1200 8th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 Ph: 334 448-2706 Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.